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What happens to old money?
The latest polymer £10 note came out in September 2017, at which point the old one was taken out of...
£10 Note: Who is Jane Austen?
In 2017, our £10 notes got a bit of a makeover! The polymer £10 note is made of the same sleek and tough...
What is "legal tender"?
Legal tender has a very complicated and narrow meaning... Basically, legal tender is any form of payment that...
Learn all about the new Fiver!
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The New Fiver with the Bank of England!
I expect you know all about five-pound notes. Maybe you are lucky enough to get one for your pocket money or...
Security features on the polymer tenner!
You’ve probably seen that the £5 note isn't the only polymer note, the £10 note is also made form the...
What's a polymer bank note?
Whilst it might sound a bit – well, weird to make bank notes out of a plastic, polymer is a thin, flexible...
Introducing new notes
Five pound notes are getting a makeover! The new fiver looks and feels a bit different and might take a...
The history of the Bank of England!
History of the Bank of England – The Old Lady The Bank of England was founded in 1694 to raise funds for...